7 Worship Songs For The Kingdom (Thy Kingdom Come)

The central message of Jesus was the Kingdom of God. When He taught His disciples to pray, the very first petition was, “Your Kingdom come, Your will be done.” Kingdom songs are not just about going to heaven; they are about inviting the reality of heaven to crash into the brokenness of earth.

These songs help the church lift its eyes above personal needs to the larger agenda of God. They are declarations that Jesus is King and that His rule is the only hope for the world.

Why These Songs Shift The Focus

We selected these songs because:

  • They are authoritative. They declare the Lordship of Jesus over every other power.
  • They are expectant. They pray with the belief that God wants to move here and now.
  • They are submissive. They align our will with His (“Your will be done”).

7 Songs To Declare His Reign

  1. The Lord’s Prayer (It’s Yours) – “Let Your Kingdom come.” This song is the template. Matt Maher’s adaptation captures the majesty and the urgency of the prayer Jesus taught us. It reminds us that the Kingdom, the power, and the glory belong to Him alone.
  2. Build My Life – “Build Your Kingdom here.” The bridge of this song is a direct prayer for the Kingdom to be established in our hearts and in our nation. It moves from personal dedication (“build my life”) to corporate intercession.
  3. King Of Kings – “Praise the Father, Praise the Son.” This anthem tells the story of how the Kingdom came—through the birth, death, and resurrection of Jesus. It is a triumphant declaration of the Gospel that established His rule.
  4. All Hail King Jesus – “All hail the Lord of Heaven and Earth.” Kingdom worship requires a King. This song places Jesus on the throne, commanding every eye to look to Him and every knee to bow.
  5. What A Beautiful Name – “You have no rival, You have no equal.” The Kingdom of God has no competition. This song celebrates the supremacy of Jesus, reminding us that His name is above every other name that tries to exalt itself.
  6. Holy Spirit – “Let us become more aware of Your presence.” The Kingdom is righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit. This song invites the atmosphere of the Kingdom to fill the room, changing the environment of our hearts.
  7. Rejoice – “The Lord our God Almighty reigns.” Based on Philippians 4 and Revelation 19, this song is a celebration of the finished work. It commands the soul to rejoice because the King has already won the victory.

Example “Thy Kingdom Come” Setlists

Setlist 1 (The Prayer)

  1. The Lord’s Prayer (It’s Yours) – The petition.
  2. Build My Life – The application.
  3. King Of Kings – The foundation.

Setlist 2 (The Authority)

  1. What A Beautiful Name – The supremacy.
  2. All Hail King Jesus – The coronation.
  3. Rejoice – The celebration.

How To Use These Songs In Your Church

  • Connect the Bridge. Before singing the bridge of Build My Life (“Build your kingdom here”), pause and ask the congregation to pray for a specific area of their city that needs God’s Kingdom (schools, government, streets).
  • The Corporate Amen. The Lord’s Prayer ends with a resounding “For Yours is the Kingdom.” Encourage the church to sing this final section with full volume as a collective “Amen” to God’s will.
  • Posture of Surrender. During King Of Kings, invite people to kneel or lift hands as a sign of allegiance. Physical posture helps reinforce the spiritual reality that He is the King and we are His subjects.

Next Steps

We are citizens of heaven first. This Sunday, use The Lord’s Prayer to realign your church’s priorities with the priority of heaven: His glory and His Kingdom.